G-Wagon to get first complete redesign since 1979 in 2016, compact X247 GLB-class on the way

BenzBoost loves the Geländewagen or G-Wagon as it is commonly known. It is one of those icons in the automotive world that refuses to go away and continues its link to the past. Some will say the 911 does the same but the G-Wagon is much closer to its original 1979 design than today's 911 is to its original design. It will be getting its first new ground up design including a chassis that is four inches wider in 2016.

The G-Wagon looks will be scaled down for a compact GLB-class. It will be smaller and cheaper and not as capable off the road. The X247 GLB will come as a 2019 model so it is not coming anytime soon. It also may be available as a front wheel drive as it will be using a variant of the GLA/CLA platform for its underpinnings. Scaled down G-Class looks but without any of the G-Class capability.

Expect more information to come as we see test mules over the next few years but the G-Class is finally getting a modern update. Depending on your perspective that is either a good thing or a bad thing.

I'm glad about this...it needed to happen. The damn thing is just too heavy, too flexible, and too small inside to be of any use comparing against anything else. Less weight is good for off-roading too...and if they keep all the other stuff, it should be even better. People like to whine and complain about the looks...I trust MB lately on that front too. It's time.